Question

This table shows the 2014 tax brackets for single taxpayers.



Which statement best supports the idea that the United States has a progressive income tax?

The more money someone makes, the higher the percentage he or she pays in taxes.
Single-wage earners are taxed at the same percentage, regardless of income.
Americans pay higher taxes than single-wage earners in other countries.
Tax percentages are evenly distributed across the tax brackets.

Answer 1

"The more money someone makes, the higher the percentage he or she pays in taxes."

Explanation: A progressive tax system applies higher tax rates to higher income brackets, so as income increases, the tax rate (percentage) paid also increases.